Another sellout crowd and the emotions were high.  I did my usual, ate, read my notes, the team’s notes, got some gum, and prayed I would not make a fool of myself.

    
     I saw Etan Thomas and looked good, health wise, and was in good spirit.  That’s a big dude by the way.

Walking up the steps is strange and the only thing I could think of was not tripping.  Got to my seat, start watching the game and the fans.  It’s always a great atmosphere among the fans and behind the scenes.

     
    There are always people I see and they look familiar, but I don’t say anything.  The key is not to get embarrass, remember that.  When the Wizards was down with less than a minute to go, half the arena rolled out.  Then, Jamison closed the gap and then someone said, ”those muthaf##*^ are coming back”.  And everybody came back and that was funny.

       
  After the win, I knew the Clippers were pissed, especially Cuttino.  I wasn’t sure to talk to him or not.  His knee and thigh was wrapped in ice, so I went talk to Elton Bland and he was cool.  I asked him about his recovery and he said he was coming along fine.  I gave him one of my business cards and left to approach Cuttino.  Cuttino was still pissed over the lost and fouling out of the game.  So, I asked him some non-basketball questions to take his mind from the game, he was cool with that and I gave him a business card.

  
      I walked to the Wizards locker room and saw DeShawn chillin’ in the corner.  He said, “what’s up, man” with a big smile.  That what a win can do for you.  Yeah, I spoke back, he’s the man.  I went into the locker room and mostly everybody gone, except Jamison and Daniels.  Jamison had on his rockstar gear and Daniels, as always, rockin’ a suit. 

   
    These guys are professionals, but down to earth.  That is the reason I like these guys.